Any snowmobilers?

[badass88gt]

Anyone riding sleds? Whatcha got?

I have a 95 Formula Z, though I havent ridden this year, anyone else tearing it up on the trails?

[JC70SS]

Yeah. I have one. We need to find someone with a nice field for the summer to do some grass drags though. I am already getting depressed about the season coming to an end.

[badass88gt]

Coming to an end? LOL, our trails just finally opened this past week!!!

[Flight_740]

I ride. I have been out a few times this year.


Just a wimpy 500 classic. great trail sled though.

[70challenger452]

I ride a polaris 900 fusion. It's not mine it's my dad's but I'm the one who rides it the most

[Flight_740]

I ride a polaris 900 fusion. It's not mine it's my dad's but I'm the one who rides it the most


Sweet sled. Did the belly pan melt yet?

[70challenger452]

no, thats a problem? I was just looking at that last night and I didn't see anything

[Flight_740]

Yea, i heard they were having troubles with the exhaust melting them.

[Cryptic]

02 Polaris 700 Edge (twin)
01 Polaris 600 (twin)
89 Polaris 650 (triple) forged, ported, and piped

I havent done anything back back yard running this year...

[SmokinRAM114]

mine- 2007 Yamaha phazer fx
other sleds at the house- 97 indy 500 96 indy 440 94 xlt sks

[SmokinRAM114]

pic of a small road i was jumping

[Flight_740]

you like that phazer? I have heard a mix review.

[JC70SS]

Yea, i heard they were having troubles with the exhaust melting them.

They have more problems than that.

[Jsho13]

I put on 400 miles last weekend. I think that will be it for the season.

I have two sleds currently:
04' F6 - trail sled
99' ZRT 1108 w/ 45 shot of nitrous - race sled

[MyWhiteZ]

been sleddin since i was 10 yrs old, cant get enough of it

got a
-2006 Apex GT
-2003 Viper
-2002 SXR700
-2001 Venture 700

the apex is by far the fastest, that thing is a friggen missle, but i still prefer the seating position of the viper/sxr to this new "up high" approach yamaha is goin with. In the really windy trails is where the sxr really is the best because it is the only trail sled of ours that isnt picked so it slides around nicely

saw all the 08's (yamahas) last week at a show back home in illinois and didnt really like anything i saw, that 40th anniv apex is a joke, stickers and paint for 3 grand.....and the new nitro, phazer thing just feels wierd to sit on

[SmokinRAM114]

if your like me and race motocross in the summer and dont do long trail rides i do alot of riding around here and most the time i ride ditches and i ride very aggresive.so the light narrow nimble feeling it has suites me perfect. if your wide open alot it lacks top end where i can see ppl like that not liking it.

[sloLs1]

i ride a '05 rev 800ho.... its fun... wish we had some snow like they do in wyoming.... o how i miss riding in 4feet of powder!

none the less, still fun as h3ll!!!! anyone going out this weekend... maybe up north or???

[70challenger452]

They have more problems than that.

on the fusion we got, we have all the updates and really other than the clutch we really haven't have too much worinty work that I can remember, other people hate the sled but I like it, I've also been riding it for awhile so I'm comfortable on it, not as good as the dragon, but the dragon is by far the best sled I've ever riden.

[purpl72olds]

02 Polaris 700 Edge (twin)
01 Polaris 600 (twin)
89 Polaris 650 (triple) forged, ported, and piped

I havent done anything back back yard running this year...

Nice! see pic next to name, Same sled!

[turbogarrett]

I was up riding around sawyer county last weekend. Spent most of it riding my dad's '05 F6, which I will probably be buying from him, absolutely love that sled! Also took out his '05 rx-1 which although not as nimble on the twisty trails, puts a smile on your face from ear to ear when you hit a long straight or the lake.

[badass88gt]

What are ypu guys using for gear? Mainly helmet and bibs? I have some cheap snow pants, just the pants, not bibs, and was gonna buy some, probably Coldwave bibs. I have a modular Skidoo helmet but I think I bought 1 size too small cuz its really tight.

[badass88gt]

Lots of Yamaha fans huh?

I have the shitty old C7 suspension in my sled and want to upgrade. Ive always had a think for the SX700R or SXR700 or whichever its called, the Yamaha. Ive always heard the SXR has a better suspension than the SRX?

[70challenger452]

Lots of Yamaha fans huh?

I have the shitty old C7 suspension in my sled and want to upgrade. Ive always had a think for the SX700R or SXR700 or whichever its called, the Yamaha. Ive always heard the SXR has a better suspension than the SRX?

any yamaha suspension is laughable, seriously, ride any sort of other sled, you'll realize it

[whistlin six]

01 Polaris XC600 for me, bone stock and reliable.
Rode Washington Co a few times this season but that's it.
Might get up to Rhinelander some time next week hopefully, I hear
the trails are sweet right now.

my sled:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nitrofix@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762343320077

[Flight_740]

Stock is the way to go. Never been stranded yet.



01 Polaris XC600 for me, bone stock and reliable.
Rode Washington Co a few times this season but that's it.
Might get up to Rhinelander some time next week hopefully, I hear
the trails are sweet right now.

my sled:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nitrofix@sbcglobal.net/album/576460762343320077

[lilws6]

Well i have 4 sitting in my yard one that runs as of this year and thats the viper
02 sxviper
96 vmaxx 600 (twin)
93 xlt indy special (piped)
92 xlt Prototype (one of fifty made) In pieces right now the motor blew the first year i owned it.

[whistlin six]

Stock is the way to go. Never been stranded yet.

I agree...3500 miles with no breakdowns. Mantained religiously.

[sloLs1]

heres my gear... castle racing jacket/pants, snowboarding boots, skidoo gloves and my moto helmet.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b320/StrokedEVO/Picture113-2.jpg

[whistlin six]

[QUOTE=sloLs1;245409]heres my gear... castle racing jacket/pants, snowboarding boots, skidoo gloves and my moto helmet.

What's up with the Monster energy drink logo?

[70challenger]

04 prox2 800 (see sig) love the sled but the thing has been a nightmare this year. just got the motor back last thursday after the crank broke in half. went out all weekend and just got back from a short ride tonight.

[sloLs1]

[QUOTE=sloLs1;245409]heres my gear... castle racing jacket/pants, snowboarding boots, skidoo gloves and my moto helmet.

What's up with the Monster energy drink logo?


lt's the tucker hibert edition gear...


yes i know he races a ditch pickle but i still think he's a great rider!

[theavenger333]

i have meant to buy one for up north mostly for awhile now, but the last few years stunk for snow longevity wise. this year has been good

[lilws6]

slols1 where was that taken it looks like a field around here in tichigan/waterford sled looks kinda familiar as well

[sloLs1]

slols1 where was that taken it looks like a field around here in tichigan/waterford sled looks kinda familiar as well

its actually behind my buddys house in oak creek... we've rode that feild for prolly 10 years.... and now Oak creek wants to turn it into a subdivision:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: and the funny thing about that... right now its considered a flood plain! so they will have to bring in tons of dirt just to make more homes. but oh well....

[SmokinRAM114]

any yamaha suspension is laughable, seriously, ride any sort of other sled, you'll realize it

ill let u ride the phazer fx. 16in rear suspension travel 10 in front. i never bottom out on any trail.

[Jsho13]

ill let u ride the phazer fx. 16in rear suspension travel 10 in front. i never bottom out on any trail.


Yamaha suspension used to be garbage. Their new line of sleds are actually really good. My brother has an Apex GT and the suspension is awesome. Piggy back shocks on the front and the rear shock is adjusted with the push of a button. These sleds are awesome trail sleds but horrible off trail - they are way to heavy. If I were to buy a sled for strictly trail riding, it would be a yamaha.

[JC70SS]

Agreed! I am debating buying an apex. The last sled I would buy begins with a p and ends in s. If they don't get their act together they may be out of the sled business.

[SmokinRAM114]

Agreed! I am debating buying an apex. The last sled I would buy begins with a p and ends in s. If they don't get their act together they may be out of the sled business.



i agree with the wieght thing excpet for my phazer 487lbs is not bad. im far into the racing end of the buisness, know alot of ppl in the industry and the talk of polaris is them pulling out of snowmobiles.:eek: with the demand of the four stroke by the epa, tree swingers, and the avg consumer, better gas mileage, less engine noise, and far less maintnence. (you cant beat $50 <pre season>for a extended 4 year warranty on a 4 stroke yamaha.) polaris is just unable to produce a good four stroke motor. hense why polaris bought into ktm to use there 525 motor in the preditor quad. but that didnt last long:rolleyes:

[purpl72olds]

Even though the 525 Outlaw is being produced and whooping up on everyone!
Oh Snap! :thumbsup

[70challenger452]

ill let u ride the phazer fx. 16in rear suspension travel 10 in front. i never bottom out on any trail.

I'm 255 pounds, watch me:thumbsup

[70challenger452]

04 prox2 800 (see sig) love the sled but the thing has been a nightmare this year. just got the motor back last thursday after the crank broke in half. went out all weekend and just got back from a short ride tonight.

oh don't forget the missing mud flap and crack tunnel because why?? I forget, oh yeah, bumber whellies are cool:loser

[SmokinRAM114]

I'm 255 pounds, watch me:thumbsup

haha im 188lbs... but i had to open my mouth i blew the rear main shock w/piggy back tonight..:rolf :rolf :rolf :goof :banana1:

[u_say_go]

I picked up a 1988 Polaris Indy Trail this year for $500, best $500 I ever spent!!! The trails are 4 blocks from my house and I've put on close to 600 miles this winter. I'd love to get a new(er) sled, but for banging around here (west bend) I dont see a point in spending the $$. I've seen and heard about plenty of the newer sled breaking down with serious issues, and honestly, I get a good laugh at the dudes decked out in $1000 worth of Blair Morgan wannabe gear and a $8000 sled broke down on the trail or sitting in the garage in pieces. Heck, they laugh at me when I roll up with that raggity looking Polaris wearing my hunting bibs. :rolf

[70challenger452]

I picked up a 1988 Polaris Indy Trail this year for $500, best $500 I ever spent!!! The trails are 4 blocks from my house and I've put on close to 600 miles this winter. I'd love to get a new(er) sled, but for banging around here (west bend) I dont see a point in spending the $$. I've seen and heard about plenty of the newer sled breaking down with serious issues, and honestly, I get a good laugh at the dudes decked out in $1000 worth of Blair Morgan wannabe gear and a $8000 sled broke down on the trail or sitting in the garage in pieces. Heck, they laugh at me when I roll up with that raggity looking Polaris wearing my hunting bibs. :rolf

hey the same can be said for cars, not a single thing has happend to my truck that hasn't been my fault and it's got 210,000 rounds

[u_say_go]

I know what ya mean: take care of your schit, and your schit will take care of you.
IMO, a lot of the problems occuring with the new sleds is just lack of refinement with all the new technology they're using. Guys are blowing up engines and destroying suspensions on $8-$10,000 sleds! Meanwhile, guys like me have 20 year old junka$$ snowmobiles, beating the p1ss out of them and they continue to run.

[70challenger]

haha im 188lbs... but i had to open my mouth i blew the rear main shock w/piggy back tonight..:rolf :rolf :rolf :goof :banana1:

ill put u on the prox2 (old snowcross chassis) and u try and bottom that one out

[70challenger]

oh don't forget the missing mud flap and crack tunnel because why?? I forget, oh yeah, bumber whellies are cool:loser

dont be jelous that ur new to a 550 fan cant pull wheelies

[sloLs1]

I picked up a 1988 Polaris Indy Trail this year for $500, best $500 I ever spent!!! The trails are 4 blocks from my house and I've put on close to 600 miles this winter. I'd love to get a new(er) sled, but for banging around here (west bend) I dont see a point in spending the $$. I've seen and heard about plenty of the newer sled breaking down with serious issues, and honestly, I get a good laugh at the dudes decked out in $1000 worth of Blair Morgan wannabe gear and a $8000 sled broke down on the trail or sitting in the garage in pieces. Heck, they laugh at me when I roll up with that raggity looking Polaris wearing my hunting bibs. :rolf


i hear yea... its fun to beat around in $500 cars and snowmobiles and such... but its also fun to go fast and jump high as hell on a newer machine!

theres not a better feeling in the world than flying through the air weightless:devil (even sex, and i'm not gay!)

[u_say_go]

oh I know all too well about the speed and agility of the new sleds! I was out last week with a buddy and rode his new ski-doo, MAN that thing is incredibly fast!!!!! I got back on my beater and it was like going from a Ferrari to a Pinto!

[sloLs1]

oh I know all too well about the speed and agility of the new sleds! I was out last week with a buddy and rode his new ski-doo, MAN that thing is incredibly fast!!!!! I got back on my beater and it was like going from a Ferrari to a Pinto!


:rolf

[07ROUSHSTG3]

had a 2007 arctic cat f8 with 500 miles on it until it found a birch tree 2 weeks ago. i looked everywhere through the owners manual and it doesn't say anywhere that you shouldn't run into trees, think it should be covered by warranty:goof

[SmokinRAM114]

had a 2007 arctic cat f8 with 500 miles on it until it found a birch tree 2 weeks ago. i looked everywhere through the owners manual and it doesn't say anywhere that you shouldn't run into trees, think it should be covered by warranty:goof

:rolf it was equiped with a front bark magnet.

[sloLs1]

^^^:rolf :rolf :rolf